My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope
by C & A Scientific
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Toys and Games Reviews of My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope
Customer Review: Very nice entry level microscope
Summary: 4 Stars
I gave this microscope to my 6 year old nephew and he loved it. The single focus nob is adequate, however when the microscope is selected to 400 power the focus is tricky (adult help required). If the scope had a fine adjustment nob it would be a five star product.
One other observation is that the scope diaphragm doesn't seem to change the light level (from below). This is a minor nit.
For the price this is a very good value and I would recommend it to anyone who has a young scientist looking for a starter microscope.
Customer Review: Good value indeed!
Summary: 5 Stars
This did indeed meet my expectations, which were based on reviews here on Amazon. It's ability to handle both conventional slides and solid objects greatly enhances its attractiveness to kids (which isn't easy in this age of video game alternatives). For the price it's a great value.
Our unit had an optical aberration, but an e-mail to the company (C&A Scientific) received a response within 20 minutes; they shipped a new scope without further trial or tribulation.
Recommended for quality, value, and customer service.
Customer Review: This shouldn't be called a "toy"
Summary: 5 Stars
A microscope is an educational device. A tool of science and learning, but it's not a "toy" as Amazon calls it. This particular microscope is well built, and has a number of useful features. This is my first microscope, and I purchased based on it's ability to do both macro and micro viewings, and was not disappointed. I've seen some fascinating things with this tool, and found there's a whole "other world" out there that we're not seeing.
Great build quality, and everything you need to get started is in the box. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Great gift for a kid who loves science
Summary: 5 Stars
Purchased this for my 9 year old daughter who likes science. She loves it and has played with it constantly since Christmas. She says it's her favorite gift. It's simple enough for her to use without any help from Mom or Dad. She took it to the Christmas family gathering and many of the adults were trying it out and they were impressed as well. We purchased some slides to go with it but it does come with a few glass slides. If you are looking for a gift for a kid who loves science you can't go wrong with this microscope.Customer Review: My First Lab Duo Scope Microscope
Summary: 4 Stars
Got the toy in time for my kid's recognition day at school. He was amazed by the toy's capability! The magnification was okay up to the 10x option but image is a little blurred when you crank it up to the 400x. Just be careful when rotating the magnification knob, it might get loose easily. Also the light below the slide blinks a bit . Sort of loose I guess but with proper adjustment, it will work fine. Get more of those pre-prepared slides for continual enjoyment with your kids. Great scientific experience for them!